Orange City

ORANGE CITY -- A Volusia County deputy was airlifted to Halifax Health Medical Center after his cruiser was struck by another motorist just before 6 this morning on Graves Avenue and an hour later, a motorist was killed in yet another accident on Ohio Avenue, according to initial reports from the Florida Highway Patrol.

The deputy was northbound on 17-92 when a southbound car turning left on Graves Avenue struck his driver's-side door. His injuries are not considered life threatening, but he was airlefted by the Sheriff's Air-One helicopter just to be on the safe side. The deputy's name wasn't immediately available.

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Courtesy photo / Gov. Scott has created a commission to review the viability of taxpayer-funded hospital districts.

TALLAHASSEE -- Governor Rick Scott signed today Executive Order 11-63, creating the Commission on Review of Taxpayer Funded Hospital Districts, which will consider whether government-run hospitals are in the best interest of taxpayers and recommend a cost-effective and efficient model for providing Florida with a health-care safety net.

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Courtesy photo / Former University High School music teacher James Morris, 26, is charged with 14 felony counts of dealing in stolen property for alleged thefts of musical instruments sold to cope with gambling debts.

ORANGE CITY -- When musical instruments started turning up missing at University High School in Orange City, school administrators initially had no clues or leads. But the investigation took an unexpected twist earlier this month that led to the school's former music teacher, 26-year-old James Morris.

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Courtesy photo / Free Friday night movie in Dickinson Park.

movie night Friday ORANGE CITY -- Here's a Valentine’s Day free movie event. The City of Orange City will feature the movie “Valentine’s Day” at Dickinson Park 6:30 tonight.

There will be free popcorn and chocolates provided to all movie-goers. Bring blankets and chairs and enjoy this PG 13 movie. For more information, please call 386-775-5410.

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ORANGE CITY -- “A Good Old Fashioned Christmas” will be held Saturday, as the city esarlier in the day hosts its annual Christmas Village.

The Christmas Village will begin the day at 9 a.m. and last until 8 p.m., in Dickinson Park, on the corner of 17/92 and East Graves Avenue. The community is invited to browse booths selling handmade gifts and Christmas crafts. Anyone interested in obtaining a booth space—which costs $25 for each 10x10 spot—can go on Orange City’s website to fill out an application. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended.

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ORANGE CITY -- It’s time to get in the swing of things with Volusia County’s adult winter softball league. Games will be played at Pfc. Emory L. Bennett Veterans Memorial Park, beginning Dec. 13.

The fee for this league, which consists of 10 - 12 games, is $425. Coed teams will play Monday nights, and men’s teams will play Tuesday and Thursday nights. The league will follow ISA rules with various modifications.

DEBARY -- A 42-year-old Orange City woman was struck and killed early Saturday after she sudenly stepped in front of a car on South Charles R. Beall Boulevard just a little south of its intersection with Dirksen Drive, a Volusia County Sheriff's spokesman said.

Sherrie Ann Morrison was pronounced dead at the scene of the 1:49 p.m. moments after stepping in front of a 2000 4-door BMW 528i, witnesses told responding deputies. No charges were filed against 41-year-old Corey Manuel of DeBary, who was uninjured and alone.